Mayor Peter Chirico often says our local military personnel are protecting the skies so we can sleep at night.   That was precisely the case on June 15 as staff at the Canadian Air Defence Sector (CADS), Air Operations Centre at 22 Wing were enforcing the air defence zone around the...

Over 5,500 lbs of food has been delivered to the North Bay Food Bank, thanks to the community and the Purolator Tackle Hunger Red Bag campaign. Held from June 14 to 21, the campaign saw 2,000 red bags dropped off throughout the area, with residents asked to fill up the...

Ontario Parks says restoration plans are being developed for Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park after last weekend’s storm.    “The storm, which included a microburst, resulted in extensive tree damage and hazardous conditions throughout the park,” states the Parks Alert web page. “Emergency workers have been actively working to assess...

Officials with the Let’s Remember Adam washer tournament and raffle say the sixth annual event was a record-breaking success.   They say 69 teams of two competed, the most they’ve ever had, surpassing last year’s mark by seven teams.    Over $13,000 was raised, a record for the tournament, with all...

The evacuation centre at the Mike Rodden Arena in Mattawa, opened after Saturday’s severe storm, has now closed.    That from Calvin officials who say all evacuees have been reunited with their families, returned home or have been moved to another location. Mattawa Mayor Raymond Belanger says 60 families including...

Nipissing University has a new Director of Athletics.    Sarah Batley succeeds founding Director Vito Castiglione, who is retiring after a 33-year career.   The university says Batley has a vast array of leadership experience in post-secondary athletics and recreation, and brings a student-centered, growth-minded approach to varsity sport, recreation, and...